- Maker
- Seton, Catharine Josephine (age 7)
- Date made
- 1807
- Origin
- Emmitsburg, MD US
- Stitches
- Cross, Crosslet.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Two verses separated by a wide cross band. Across lower third of sampler are motifs of birds perched on trees, a basket at center with flowers. Partial wave border across lower edge. Done at St. Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg, MD.
- Inscription
- Seek the Lord in Simplicity / of Heart .......... / man shall quickly fall but / he that feareth the Lord / shall be set on high / / / When we by Faith behold the cross / Tho many Griefs We Meet / We draw a calm .......... / And find the bitter Sweet / / Catharine Seton Aged / 7 years June 28, 1807 (Note: Catharine Josephine Seton was the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Seton, founder of the Daughers of Charity and the 1st American Saint). //
- Historical Owner
- Done at St. Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg, MD
- Owner
- The Daughters of Charity, Emmitsburg, MD
- Owner Private
- Daughters of Charity
- Name of School
- St. Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg, MD
